Natrona Board of Natrona County Commissioners - May 5 2026

The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on May 5, 2026, covering a range of topics including facility maintenance updates, infrastructure projects, and community services. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on ongoing capital improvement projects such as the Buffalo Creek reservoir permit, Scott Creek road project rebidding due to contractor inquiries, and bridge engineering efforts at Badwater and Grey Reef. The board also discussed the need to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for drug and alcohol screening services to explore alternative vendors, citing dissatisfaction with current service providers. Budget considerations were prominent, particularly regarding insurance assessments and a proposed salary increase for elected officials, with a motion to consider a 12% raise spread over four years discussed but not finalized. Additionally, the board reviewed a zoning text amendment (TA 26-01) related to outbuildings on properties of five acres or more, including conditional use permits for certain zones, which was approved with modifications to include additional zoning districts. The meeting also featured presentations on a new adult day center opening soon and community concerns about data center developments and their environmental impact. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this session, but several action items related to procurement and budget planning were identified for future meetings.